fuel

Definition

  • noun: a material (such as coal, oil, or gas) that is burned to produce heat or power
  • noun: a material used to produce heat or power by burning
  • verb: to supply (something) with fuel
  • verb: to provide with fuel
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: firing, kindling, breeze

Examples

  • The controversy continues to rage, and these latest accusations will only 'add fuel to the fire'.

  • These latest scandals will provide further 'fuel' for his political opponents.

  • The criticism she has faced has only 'fueled' her determination to succeed.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Just pedal your ass off. Make sure Maverick here keeps the nose of that plane pointed towards the sun. Just remember, don't lock the bowser's fuel line to the inlet. Tell me more times. - You good? - Right here. All right. Don't rush. We've got one chance (..)
    2013 World War Z
  • (..) Choppers are inbound for immediate relocation. Mommy, is this dinner? Yes, sweetheart. Water here tastes funny. It's jet fuel, young lady. He's joking. I wish. Desal has trouble filtering it out. Probably because there's too many people on this ship. Everybody wake up. (..)
    2013 World War Z